Tuesday, July 30th, 2019
U.S. satellite operators Maxar Technologies (NYSE:MAXR) (TSX:MAXR), Planet Labs, HawkEye 360, BlackSky Global and Spire Global today urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to revise its proposed commercial remote sensing regulations, which as drafted would put U.S. firms at a significant disadvantage in the global marketplace. Maxar, Planet, HawkEye 360, BlackSky Global and Spire Global
Tuesday, July 30th, 2019
SINGAPORE – In mid of July, Hyperion, as the largest map blockchain, officially announced to launch Titan Map Store — a decentralized map data layer service. Via the map store, users can access various open-source map layers for a more convenient and personalized routine planning. For example, when someone needs to check nearby U.S. Embassy or Consulate location, they can view the location details through the Embassy and Consulate map
Monday, July 29th, 2019
Madrid – Airbus Defence and Space has completed the first step in the construction of the inner structure of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) JUICE satellite. This is the beginning of its Earthly journey through different Airbus sites in Europe (Lampoldshausen, Friedrichshafen and Toulouse) towards final integration. Airbus is building the JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons
Monday, July 29th, 2019
NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS (USA) – Caliper is excited to announce the release of new Belgium and Scandinavia (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) Country Packages for its Maptitude 2019 mapping software. Maptitude Country Packages bring the power and flexibility of our Maptitude product suite to a global audience and enable our customers to make geolocation-based decisions internationally.
Monday, July 29th, 2019
Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland – senseFly, the global leader in fixed-wing drones, today announces a new limited-time offer which combines the senseFly eBee X—and its highly precise suite of cameras— with intelligent photogrammetry software from Agisoft Metashape. From today until September 30, 2019, customers who purchase an eBee X with one of the following sensors (senseFly S.O.D.A.
Monday, July 29th, 2019
TOKYO – Synspective Inc., is a Japanese startup which provides satellite data solutions using small sized SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellites. The company accumulated $100 million USD in funding since its foundation in February 2018. Raising that amount in less than 17 months makes Synspective the world’s fastest and Japan’s second highest funded space startup.
Monday, July 29th, 2019
RICHMOND, B.C – MDA, a Maxar company (NYSE: MAXR) (TSX: MAXR), announced today its partnership in a network team led by Alberta Innovates that was selected by the Government of Canada for a Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) investment. The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) will bring technology and agri-food companies together with academic
Monday, July 29th, 2019
URISA Is pleased to announce the recipients of 2019 Exemplary Systems in Government (ESIG) Awards. Since 1980, URISA’s ESIG Awards have recognized extraordinary achievements in the use of geospatial information technology that have improved the delivery and quality of government services. The award competition is open to all public agencies at the federal, state/provincial, regional
Monday, July 29th, 2019
Orbit GT launches version 19.7 for its full 3D Mapping portfolio with some spectacular upgrades. At the same time, a new website is revealed. “We’re proud of our fast update schedule, delivering new and enhanced features to our customers worldwide,” says Peter Bonne, CEO of Orbit GT. “The new orbitgt.com website provides our customers with
Monday, July 29th, 2019
OTTAWA – Telesat and the Government of Canada have partnered to ensure access to affordable high-speed Internet connectivity across rural and remote areas of Canada through the development of Telesat’s LEO Satellite Constellation. The partnership is expected to generate $1.2 billion (CAD) in revenue for Telesat over 10 years, which includes a contribution of up
